October 28, 2019
State Line Shopper
PO Box 118 Phillipsburg, KS 67661 785-533-0104 email: statelineshopper@gmail.com
PAGE 2 Grassley; Losing Hope on USMCA Passage This Year Senate Finance Committee Chair Chuck Grassley of Iowa says he’s “very worried about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement for the first time.” He tells Politico that he’s pessimistic that Congress will sign off on the deal before the end of this year. Grassley has maintained an optimistic outlook for some time as the Trump administration negotiated with House Democrats on potential changes to the deal. However, Politico says talks are stretching into month number four, and with only 22 legislative days left in 2019, Grassley is losing faith. He’s also
OCTOBER IS “MATCH YOUR MONEY MONTH” at PCCF Phillips County Community Foundation announces October as “Match Your Money Month”. Local funds raised during October will be matched through a grant from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. A maximum match of $50,000 is available. The combined amounts go to the Unrestricted
asking U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to not cave into Democrat demands. He says changing the trade deal’s labor, environmental, enforcement, and prescription drug provisions too much could put Republican support for the pact in jeopardy. As recently as July, Grassley had said he was “optimistic” after a 30-minute meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The Trump Administration’s trade boss is scheduled to meet again with House Democrats this week in continuing efforts to push the legislation through Congress and get it to the president’s desk for his signature.
Endowment Fund at PCCF, where earnings from investments fund projects of Phillips County non-profits. During the October campaign, PCCF is hosting “The Amazing Race of Phillips County”, where teams race to complete a route filled with fun “challenges”. Each team is sponsored by an area business, corporation, or individual. Sponsorship dollars are matched by the Hansen Foundation as
State Line Shopper
Keeping the Farm - Farming November 12, 2019 5:30 – 8:15 p.m.
Phillips County Fair Building 1481 Highway 183 Phillipsburg, KS Program Schedule:
October 28, 2019
No Where Bar & Grill Naponee, NE
Now Open for Lunch at Noon, Wed.-Sat. Stop by or call for Daily Lunch Specials HARVEST SPECIAL: 1/4 lb hamburger & fries - $5.00 Call: 308-269-2060 or Text: 308-470-1570 to place your to-go orders Where else would you rather be... than No Where?
5:30 p.m. Supper 6:00 p.m. New Health Plans 6:30 p.m. Producer Panel 7:00 p.m. Break
7:15 p.m. Farming with Disabling
Conditions 7:30 p.m. Managing Farm Stress 8:00 p.m. Wrap-Up
How to Register:
Contact the Phillips-Rooks Extension District Phillipsburg Office at (785) 5436845 or email Anna Schremmer at acschrem@ksu.edu
Cost:
$5/person to attend. Registration fee includes meal and materials. Registrations after November 6, 2019 are not guaranteed a meal.
Kansas State University is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing disability, contact Phillips-Rooks District, (785)543-6845. Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
part of the matching campaign. Morris Engle, Executive Director of PCCF, observed that not only is the Race fun, it helps increase awareness of PCCF and its mission. “Our overall theme is ‘Looking Forward by Giving Back’, and each donation or sponsorship helps make that idea a reality.” To donate and have your gift doubled during October, contact the PCCF office in Phillipsburg at 785540-4110 or give online at https://www.gnwkcf. org/donate-pccf.
Get Ready for the Holidays -- Call Us to CLEAN Your Carpet and Floors! We USE the Latest Technology to do your carpet cleaning! All equipment is contained inside so we won’t be letting in the weather! Call for appointment! Your carpet and furniture will appreciate it! We also clean tile & grout! Your One Stop for Quality Floorcovering Sales and Installation
Carpet • Wood Porcelain Tile • Laminate Luxury Vinyl Products
Kelly Link Floorcovering
Kelly Link Owner/Installer
785-533-5465 (LINK)
Showroom Location 393 “F” St., Phillipsburg, KS
October 28, 2019 Hemp: Big Risks, Big Rewards for Agriculture Fiber, grain/seed and cannabidiol demand is growing, as processing capacity is strained Since the 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, the agriculture industry has been inundated with interest in and information about
industrial hemp. Some of the information has indicated a large financial upside for the broadening industry. Producers responded, as hemp acreage in the U.S. tripled from 2017 to 2018. However, CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange division warns that false, outdated, biased or even contradictory information can make it difficult to navigate in this industry. In its latest report, CoBank’s Knowledge
State Line Shopper
Exchange division provides a foundation for understanding some of the key nuances of this growing market and highlights key risks and opportunities. Nine risks or uncertainties that face the hemp industry are identified and assessed on a low to high risk scale for each of hemp’s three crops and markets: fiber, grain/seed and CBD production. “It is important when talking about the risks
State Line Shopper can also be found online at statelineshopper.com
and opportunities of hemp to recognize that we are not talking about just one type of crop, and that opportunities and risks should be evaluated case by case,� said Crystal Carpenter, specialty crops analyst with CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange division. “Overall, CBD production has the highest level of risk across the board due to a range of factors,� said Carpenter. “From seed quality,
Don’t be Afraid to Advertise with US!
PAGE 3
labor costs and availability, THC limit risks and long-term acceptance by the Food and Drug Administration, the industry could face significant headwinds.�
soon. The timing and outcome of future FDA regulation will be critical to the long-term demand for CBD.
While some risks are inherent to a new industry, risks for the hemp industry are compounded by legal and regulatory hurdles, according to the report. The USDA is expected to release hemp regulations and guidance Coming Soon - Almena Kansas
VENDOR FAIR
 � � � �  �   € ‚ ƒ
Serving Cinnamon Rolls in the morning & Tacos for lunch!
halloween
Spooktacular ENJOY A BEWITCHING TIME FILLED WITH WITCHES, COSTUMES, FUN, & GHOULISH GOODIES ON THE PHILLIPS COUNTY COURTHOUSE SQUARE!
4 PM
or
•TRICK OR TREAT LOCAL BUSINESSES •MEET THE WITCH & COSTUME JUDGING •HOT DOG FEED - Hot Dogs, Chips, Cider & Water
Email:
Roto Rooters, Floor Sanders, Floor Edger, Sheetrock Jack, Wet Tile Saw, Bolt Cutters, Scaffolding, Etc!
393 F St. Phillipburg, KS 785-543-2422
Summit
Ryan Moffatt Kelly Link
@gmail.com Bat & Pest Control r e p p o h s e n li te sta
6:30 PM
SEE THE WICKED WITCH AND RECIEVE A SPECIAL TREAT BAG COMPLIMENTS OF OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES
VARIOUS TOOLS FOR RENT: t Call us a785-533 0104
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st
•TRICK OR TREAT AT PHILLIPS COUNTY RETIREMENT CENTER AT PRARIE WIND VILLA
MILES RENTALS
Oct.
31
Exclusion/Removal/Control of BATS/RODENTS/MOLES/VOLES/ INSECTS & BEDBUGS
Cell 402-739-3180
tdavis1665@yahoo.com
PAGE 4
Frieda’s Flea Market Located in Republican City, NE Is CLOSED - Now til Spring 2020 Thank you for your business~ We look fowared to seeing you next spring!
LAKESIDE
GUN SHOP
301 Truman Avenue Republican City, NE 68971
308-799-GUNS (4867) SOUTH OF THE FIRE STATION
GUNS ~ AMMO ~ ACCESSORIES
State Line Shopper
October 28, 2019
DANNULL ENGINE SERVICE & AUTO SALES, INC.w 309 West 4th Avenue • Holdrege, NE
308-995-5434
405 Elm Street • Smith Center, KS 66967
785-282-3801 • 800-310-3801 Stu Conaway
FULL SERVICE SHOP PICKUPS
2013 Chevy 2500HD Ext. Cab 4x4, Duramax diesel, Like New Condition! 158k 2010 Ford F250, Crew Cab, 4x4, Auto, V-10 Engine, 131k 2009 Chevy 1500 Z71, 4x4, Ext. Cab, 170k 2008 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab, 4x4, 101K 2007 Chevy 1/2 Ton, Ext. Cab, 4x4, 150k NICE! 2006 Chevrolet HD2500, Crew Cab, Long Box, Diesel, 4x4, 158K 2004 GMC SLE, Crew Cab, Long Box, 6.0 Gas, 4x4 1997 Ford Ranger, Ext. Cab, 4x4, V6, 5 speed, 97K
SUV’S • VANS
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan, 90K 2013 Chrysler Town & Country Touring, Leather, 137k 2012 Chevy Tahoe LT, Leather, 5.3 2009 Chevy Suburban LT, 4x4, Leather, 103K 2007 Cadillac Escalade, 4-door, 4x4, 130k 2005 Jeep Wrangler, Soft-top air, 147k 2005 Lincoln Aviator AWD, 163K 2002 Kia Sportage, 4x2, 176K 2001 Jeep Wrangler, Hard-top, 137k 1996 Chrysler Town & Country Van, leather, DVD, 148k
CARS
2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 87K 2005 Ford Taurus SE, 82k 2005 Ford Focus SE, Sunroof, 4dr, 118k 2002 Buick LeSabre, 90K 1999 Mercury Mystique, 4dr, 5 speed, 148k
BUY YOUR TIRES FROM US!
All Sizes Mounted & Balanced All Prices with Road Hazzard!!
October 28, 2019
State Line Shopper
Fall Harvest is Underway in the Area
PAGE 5
www.waltermotorco.com 124 South Second Ave. Norton, KS
CALL: 785-877-3112 or 1-800-479-3112
2013 Lincoln MKX Elite, all wheel drive, panoramic roof, heated & cooled front seats, heated rear seats, navigation, power liftgate, remote start & much, much more! Extra Clean, 81,000 miles 2010 Ford F150, Supercrew King Ranch, 4x4, 5.4 V-8, heated & cooled front seats, dual zone auto climate control, power moon roof, trailer tow and LOTS MORE! Sharp Truck, 92,000 miles 2004 Pontiac Montana Extended Mini Van, quad leather bucket seats, 3rd row seating, 2nd row passenger handicap seat, swivels outward and lowers. Power sliding doors, rear air and more! 189K miles 2004 Lincoln Aviator, AWD, dual power seats, automatic climate control, navigation, power moonroof & lots more - Won't Last Long! 157,000 miles 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, quad seating, 3rd row seating, rear air & heat, remote keyless entry, power sliding doors, alloy wheels, 129,000 miles 2010 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 V6, power seat, autolamps, remote keylesss entry, 6 disc CD, auto climate control, alloy wheels, Only 75,000 miles 2012 Ford Explorer XLT, 4x4, 3.5 V6, heated leather front seats, 2nd & 3rd row fold-flat seating, remote keyless entry & keypad, Extra Clean, only 79,000 miles 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL 4 dr. Wagon, 2.0Litre gas/electric Hybrid, heated leather bucket seats, dual zone automatic climate control, power liftgate, Navigation and more, 103,000 miles $8,450 2015 Ford Focus SE appearance pkg., ambient lighting, rear spoiler, remote start, heated seats, power moonroof, reverse sensing system, 56,000 miles $13,500 2015 Chevy Traverse LTZ, 7 passenger seating, heated and cooled front seats, dual zone climate control, dual panel sunroof, blind spot monitor, Navigation, rear camera and much more, only 27,000 miles $27,500
www.waltermotorco.com 2016 Ford Edge SEL, AWD, 2.0 Eco-Boost engine, rear camera, hands-free liftgate, navigation, blind spot system, remote start, heated leather seats & more, only 12,800 miles 2016 Ford Edge Titanium, All Wheel Drive, 2.0 EcoBoost engine, blind spot warning system, Navigation, remote start, power liftgate, moonroof and much more, only 18,600 miles 2016 Toyota Highlander AWD XLE, heated front leather seats, 2nd row bucket seats, 3rd row seating, power liftgate, rear camera, navigation, power moonroof and more. Only 35,000 miles 2016 Chevy Equinox All Wheel Drive LT package, 3.6L V6, heated front seats, rear camera, Navigation, remote start, power moonroof and more, only 15,700 miles 2016 Ford F150 Super Crew 4x4 XLT FX4 Off Road Package, 5.0Litre V8, Sport Trim Pkg., dual power heated bucket seats, rear camera, trailer tow and lots more! Only 35,000 miles 2016 Ford Fusion SE, 1.5L EcoBoost engine, power moonroof, heated seats, navigation system, remote keyless entry and keypad, autolamps, dual zone automatic climate control, only 17,800 miles $19,900 2016 Kia Sedona LX, 3.3 Litre V6, dual power sliding doors, 3rd row seating, fold flat seats, heated cloth bucket seats, rear heat and air, rear camera and more. Only 31,000 miles $19,900 2017 Ford Explorer XLT All Wheel Drive, SYNC 3 with 8� LED Touch Screen premium audio, power liftgate, heated seats and steering wheel, panoramic roof, BLIS, Nav. only 33,000 miles 2017 GMC Terrain SLE / SLE2, heated front bucket seats, rear view camera, Bluetooth connection, power seat, remote keyless entry, remote start, only 17,400 miles 2017 Ford Fusion SE, reverse sensor system, rear camera, heated leather seats, dual zone auto climate control, Burgandy Velvet, only 47,000 miles $16,900 2018 Ford Taurus Limited heated/cooled front leather seats, voice activated navigation, power moonroof, blind spot warning system, remote start, dual zone auto climate control, Sony audio and much more, White Platinum with Dune leather interior, only 18,000 miles $25,900
PAGE 6 An Illustration of Farm Program 2019 Jeep Cherokee Decisions and Impacts Trailhawk, 4x4, 3.2 V6,
FOR SALE
auto, 10K .............. $26,900 2018 Chevy Colorado LT, crew cab, V6, auto, 4x4, 19K ...........................$26,900 2018 Chevy Malibu LT, 1.5 Turbo, auto, 43K......$16,900 2018 Chevy Tahoe LT, 4x4, 5.3 auto, heated leather, loaded, 19K..............$42,900 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan GT, heated leather, Navigation, 26K....... .$22,900 2016 Honda Accord LX, 2.4 auto, 60K.................. $13,900 2015 Ford F350 XLT, crew cab, 4x4, 6.7 diesel, auto, Scorpion Bale Bed, 140K...........$29,900 2014 Nissan Juke SL, AWD, 1.6 turbo, auto, leather, loaded, 77K..............$10,900 2014 Ford Explorer SE, AWD, 3.7L V6, auto, 113K... $10,900 2014 Nissan Rogue, AWD, auto, 4 cyl., some hail damage, 96K................................. $7,900 2014 GMC Sierra SLT, 5.3 auto, 4x4, leather, loaded, 57K................................ $30,500 2013 Chevy 2500 HD, reg. cab 4x4, w/out bed, 30K..$16,900 2008 Nissan Sentra, 4 cyl., auto, 198K...................... $2,950 2008 Chevy Trailblazer, 4x4, 4.2 auto, 141K............ $6,950 2007 Ford F-150, ext cab, 4x4, 5.4 auto, 178K................. $7950
By Brad Lubben - UNL
When the 2018 Farm Bill was signed last December, producers could look ahead to implementation and the coming decision between enrollment under the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) program or the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program. While the ARC and PLC programs carried over from the 2014 Farm Bill with relatively modest changes, the substantial drop in market prices and outlook since 2014 pointed toward a widespread shift in enrollment away from ARC and toward PLC due to the increased relevance of the price safety net. However, with this year’s extreme weather events, concerns over Hwy 24 & 181 • Downs, KS crop production, and Daytime785-454-3931 hopes for improved trade Evening 785-454-3720 prospects, there has been some recovery in com785-545-6898 modity prices, at least as 785-454-1038 reflected in the October jandsautodowns.com supply and demand re-
J&S Auto
State Line Shopper
ports from USDA. That could affect expected farm program supports or even eliminate them if higher prices were sustained through the marketing year. That, in turn, could affect producer preferences between the revenue-based support of ARC and the pricebased support of PLC by the time the initial enrollment decision is due in March 2020. Commodity Programs The 2018 Farm Bill maintained the existing ARC program at both the county level (ARC-CO) and individual coverage level (ARC-IC) as well as the PLC program that were introduced in the 2014 Farm Bill. In 2014, producers faced a one-time election as to which program to use for the 2014 through 2018 crop years. The new farm bill made some improvements to the ARC program, including changes to the yield data and a trend-yield calculation that should improve the ARC guarantee. There were also modest changes to the PLC program, including a limited yield update and a formula to increase the reference
price if market prices increase. However, the biggest feature of the new farm bill for ARC and PLC has to be a new enrollment decision, first in 2019 for 2019 and 2020, and then annually beginning in 2021. Payment Yields Before analyzing which commodity program is best, the first choice for producers is whether or not to update farm program payment yields, given that they affect potential PLC payments. Each farm (FSA farm by serial number) has a base acreage that can’t be updated and a PLC payment yield that can be updated and established going forward for the farm regardless of whether PLC or ARC is chosen. The update itself is a choice between keeping the existing payment yield or updating it to 90% of the 2013- 2017 average yield multiplied by a national factor equal to the ratio of the 20082012 national average yield divided by the 2013-2017 national average yield. This national factor allows a yield update to new yields, but adjusts everything backward for national yield growth since the last update in 2014. This
October 28, 2019
Where Do Pumpkins Come From?
effectively targets the benefits of an update to those producers that had below average yields or crop losses going into the 2014 update. The national factor is limited to a range of 90% to 100% and the 90% factor holds for corn and soybeans according to data from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). For grain sorghum and wheat, the factors are 90.77% and 95.45% respectively. Multiplying 90% of the 20132017 average yield times the yield factor essentially means the potential updated yield is equal to 81% (90% x 90%) of the 20132017 average yield for corn and soybeans (81.69% for grain sorghum and 85.91% for wheat). Using those percentages, producers can more readily assess the potential for updated yields by comparing the resulting percentage of 2013-2017 yields against existing PLC payment yields. Program Decisions With similar programs as the previous farm bill, but substantially lower market prices and outlook for the new sign-up
period, there was a widespread expectation among producers and policymakers that enrollment decisions between PLC and ARC under the 2018 Farm Bill would be relatively simple and would lean strongly toward PLC. Producers can now visit FSA offices and make PLC and ARC enrollment decisions for 2019-2020. However, there are still a few months before the announced March 2020 deadline to analyze the programs and the outlook, and the time and analysis may be valuable to producers before making a decision. Nebraska Extension and Nebraska FSA offices are collaborating on a series of producer education meetings across the state in November and December to walk through program details and analysis and help producers make more informed decisions. more @ http:// farmbill.unl.edu.
October 28, 2019 Coalition Challenges EPA on 2018 Refinery Waivers A coalition of renewable fuels and agricultural trade organizations filed a petition with the Washington, D.C., Court of Appeals on Tuesday. The petition challenges the process the Environmental Protection Agency uses to exempt certain unknown small refineries from their respective obligations under the Renewable Fuels Standard in 2018. The coalition includes American Coalition for Ethanol, Growth Energy, National Biodiesel Board, National Corn Growers
Association, National Farmers Union, and Renewable Fuels Association. In the petition, the coalition noted that the EPA’s document outlining the waiver decisions was just two pages long. These two pages outlined the reasons behind granting 36 waiver exemptions to small refineries that didn’t then have to blend approximately 1.5 billion gallons of renewable fuel. The document doesn’t reveal details and contains just “barebones” reasoning behind the decisions. Furthermore, the groups point out that the decision didn’t even address whether
or not the refineries were eligible for the exemptions. It also didn’t include an analysis of “disproportionate economic hardship” as the statute requires. The coalition says, “Even as the Trump Administration indicates it’s taking steps to account for future small refinery exemptions, the coalition remains concerned that the EPA’s abuse of the small refinery exemption program diverges from the spirit and letter of the Clean Air Act.”
The next Advertising Deadline for the State Line Shopper is Wednesday,October 30th. Contact us at 785-533-0104 or email: statelineshopper@gmail.com
• Carpentry • Masonry • Windows • Electrical • Plumbing • Doors • Locksmithing • Welding • Floors AgraContractor@gmail.com AgraContractor.com
Kingsbury Septic and Pumping FAST • FRIENDLY • EFFICIENT
• Septic Maintenance, Repairs & Installation • Drain Cleaning • Portable Toilets • Drain Line and Tank Locating Services * Over 16 years of Experience! *
Put the POO CREW to work for you!
Kingsbury Septic and Pumping
785-282-0255
State Line Shopper
PAGE 7
PAGE 8
State Line Shopper
October 28, 2019
GREAT PLAINS MOTORS
‘07 Cadillac SRX
diamond white, local trade, many options
‘03 Chevy Venture Local Trade-In, Belonged to a Little Old Lady who drove to church & Coffee! 70K Super Dooper!
‘99 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4, cruise/tilt/electric win‘00 Ford Ranger dows, leather/pwr seats, ext. cab, 4x4, V6, 5 spd, CD, alloy wheels, 5.7L, air/cruise/tilt/locks, 105K $3,995 super nice $6,995
‘11 Dodge Nitro
Heat Edition 4x4, V6, auto, chrome wheels 113K $8,995
‘08 Hyndai Sonata GLS
‘03 Dodge Quad-Cab SLT
‘14 Dodge Grand Caravan
Dual Pwr, Heated, Leather, Memory Seating, Pwr Doors, Stow-n-Go, Pwr Roof, DVD $6,995
‘02 Buick LeSabre Limited Great older car
dual power, heated & cooled memory seating, chrome wheels, lane departure & many more options ~ 84K As Nice as You Will Find! $9,995
V6, CD, dual power leather heated/cooled seating, alloy wheels, lots of equipment, champagne w/tan int. $3,995
‘06 Buick Lucerne CXL dual power/heated/ memory seating, chrome wheels, light gold, 90K $7,995
AWD V6, auto, air, cruise, tilt, power seat, black with gray int., local trade,120K $5,995
‘10 Chrysler 300 Touring
leather dual-power seats, 120k $5995
Kensington, KS
785-476-3250 Evenings: 476-2281, 476-2446
‘97 Buick Park Ave 3800 117K, Silver $1,295
‘06 Ford Freestar SEL Pwr Doors, 4.2L V6, Super Clean! $4,995
‘11 Ford Taurus LTD
dual power leather heated and cooled seating, loaded heavy! $9,995
‘01 Chevy S-10
ext. cab, auto, burgundy, 118K $5,995
‘08 Saturn VUE
$2,995
‘04 Lincoln LS
2008 Cadillac DTS
V6, auto, air, local trade Good Older Car $1,795
reg. cab, cruise, 2WD, Sporty, 120K $5,995
Big Horn Hemi, 20” wheels, Red & Silver, 120k Very Sharp! $7995
burgundy, stow ‘n go SUPER CLEAN! $7,995
‘08 Dodge Caravan Touring
V6, auto, “A Real Feeler!” $3,995
‘08 Chevy Colorado
‘92 Pontiac Bonneville
‘02 PT Cruiser
pwr windows & locks, tilt, cruise, 4 cyl., auto, Nice car! $2,995
‘07 Dodge Ram SLT club cab, 4x4, bright red, very clean, 90k $11,995
‘09 Chysler Seabring Limited
dual power leather seating, CD, wheels, bright blue, blk interior, 118K. Well cared for. $5,995
‘11 Buick Lucerne CXL
leather dual power heated seating, V6, Many More Options! White, 90K Nice Car!! $8,995
‘02 Jeep Liberty
4x4, bright red Sporty, 120K $5,995
‘15 Ford Focus SE
hatchback, cruise, tilt, pw, pl, power seats, red with dark grey interior Only 3,000 miles! Remainder of Factory Warranty $15,995